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Wholesome Quick Bread

I make all my breads healthy and low in fat. My family and friends are pleased with this good and good-for-you bread.—Rebecca Harris, Raytown, Missouri

32 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
TOPPING:
1/3 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, oats, baking powder,
baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a small bowl, whisk the
buttermilk, egg substitute, applesauce and vanilla. Stir into dry
ingredients just until moistened. Fold in bananas. Transfer to two
8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans that have been coated with cooking spray.

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Wholesome Quick Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. Bake at 350° for
55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire
rack to cool completely. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 73 calories, 1 g fat (0 saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 69 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.